Subaru Legacy Outpoints Ford Fusion in AWD Family Sedans
Toyota Camry and Mazda3 also perform well in CR’s latest tests YONKERS, NY — The redesigned Subaru Legacy outpointed the freshened Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports’ latest tests of family sedans with all-wheel drive. Also included in the sedans test...

Consumer Reports' 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Ford Secures Place Among World's Most Reliable Carmakers
Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Reliability Tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry Ford has secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability. About 90 percent (46 of 51) of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have...

CR Rates Michelin Models Best In Tests of Four Categories of Tires
CR names several good tires that scored slightly below that cost significantly less YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports rated four Michelin tires the top spots in all-season (S and T speed ratings) and performance all-season tires (H and V speed...

Redesigned Toyota Prius Remains Most Fuel Efficient Car Drivers Can Buy
Redesigned Chevrolet Equinox improved, Nissan Cube not up to par with Scion xB or Kia Soul YONKERS, NY — The redesigned Toyota Prius remains the most fuel-efficient car consumers can buy at 44 mpg overall according to Consumer Reports’ latest...

Car Buyers Are Thinking American, but Not All Brands Are Equal
Survey finds interest in Ford and GM products up, but down for Chrysler products YONKERS, NY — “Buy American” resonates strongly with new car shoppers—81 percent of respondents looking to buy a new car are likely to consider a domestic...

Ford Mustang Outpoints Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger
Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Nissan 370Z, and redesigned Subaru Impreza WRZ get Very Good road test scores YONKERS, NY — The freshened Ford Mustang outpointed two other reincarnated muscle cars—the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger—as well as the new Hyundai...

Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports
Four and six-cylinder versions much improved, Audi Q5 tops tests of compact luxury SUVs YONKERS, NY — The new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now Consumer Reports’ top-rated domestic sedan. Essentially tied with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid achieved...

Don't Let Small Car Problems Turn into Costly Headaches down the Road
Performing routine maintenance can prevent thousands in repair bills, how to find a great mechanic YONKERS, NY ― A car will usually signal that something isn’t right long before it has a major failure, and according to Consumer Reports, that...

Garmin, TomTom Dominate Consumer Reports GPS Ratings
Raging price wars means more features for budget conscious GPS shoppers YONKERS, NY — Garmin and TomTom GPS models continue to score high and provide the best overall packages in Consumer Reports recent tests of more than 90 GPS units....

CR Faults Honda Insight for Its Ride, Handling, Noise, and Rear Seat
CR’s engineers say Insight’s 38 mpg overall fuel economy is one of its few highs YONKERS, NY — The new Honda Insight posted a lackluster “Good” overall road-test score in Consumer Reports’ testing for the August issue. The Insight achieved...